John Jakus is the new head coach of the Florida Atlantic Owls, replacing Dusty May, who recently accepted the same position at Michigan. Jakus was most recently the associate head coach at Baylor and spent the last 12 seasons on staff at Baylor and Gonzaga.
One of the most highly regarded assistant coaches in the nation, Jakus has spent his entire collegiate coaching career under two of the game’s most successful head coaches: Baylor’s Scott Drew and Gonzaga’s Mark Few.
“When we began this search, we spoke to coaches, athletic directors, administrators, scouts, and agents, and the name that kept coming up with glowing reviews was John Jakus,” said Florida Atlantic’s Vice President and Director of Athletics Brian White. “He checks so many boxes in what we’re looking for to enhance and build on the momentum in our program.
“His pedigree, learning from two of the greatest coaches in the game today, is unmatched. John is a tireless worker who cares deeply for his players and has an innate understanding of the current landscape in college athletics. He is a winner and is passionate about doing it the right way. I’m so thrilled, on behalf of President Stacy Volnick and our Board of Trustees, to welcome John, his wife Sara, and their children Brady, Cal, and Harper to the FAU family.”
On Drew’s staff for nine seasons and the associate head coach at Baylor since 2022, Jakus has helped lead the Bears’ national resurgence. Highlighted by the program’s 2021 National Championship title, Baylor has compiled a 217-86 overall record, a 100-58 mark in Big 12 Conference play, six NCAA Tournament appearances, and two Sweet 16 appearances with Jakus on staff.
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